South Africa to Be in Frontline for Covid-19 Vaccine, Mboweni Says

South Africa to Be in Frontline for Covid-19 Vaccine, Mboweni Says

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The transcript discusses South Africa's involvement in a vaccine consortium, highlighting a financial commitment of 500 million rands. It also covers the debate on the necessity of a national airline, with a focus on financial allocations for South African Airways. The discussion shifts to Eskom's debt management strategies and concludes with negotiations with the World Bank, emphasizing resistance to imposed policy conditions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What financial commitment has South Africa made to participate in the vaccine consortium?

1 billion rands

750 million rands

500 million rands

250 million rands

2.

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How does the Minister of Health feel about South Africa's participation in the vaccine consortium?

Indifferent

Unhappy

Concerned

Very happy

3.

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What is the potential benefit of having a healthier population according to the transcript?

Reduced government spending

Increased lockdowns

Improved economic growth

Higher taxes

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the 10.5 billion Rand allocation for South African Airways?

To increase staff salaries

To fund a bailout

To expand the airline's fleet

To support the business rescue plan

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What question does the minister raise about national airlines?

Should they expand internationally?

Should they be privatized?

Do countries need a national airline?

Are they profitable?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current amount of Eskom's debt as mentioned in the transcript?

300 billion

484 billion

600 billion

500 billion

7.

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What is the minister's stance on the World Bank's policy conditions?

He negotiates them

He ignores them

He accepts them

He resists them